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I'm not being nitpicky but I am confused a bit. I see some use portholes but I always thought the proper word was Portals when referring to holes to another dimension. Have I been wrong all this time?? I thought portholes were the little round windows in the side of a ship? Can someone clear this up for me??
Posted : 25/05/2008 12:29 am
Porthole - Definition
Nautical A small, usually circular window in a ship's side.
An opening in a fortified wall; an embrasure.
Portals - Definition
A doorway, entrance, or gate, especially one that is large and imposing.
An entrance or a means of entrance: the local library, a portal of knowledge.
The portal vein.
A website considered as an entry point to other websites, often by being or providing access to a search engine.
adj.
Of or relating to the portal vein or the portal system.
Of or relating to a point of entrance to an organ, especially the transverse fissure of the liver, through which the blood vessels enter.
The above came from the Dictionary..
Below came from a paranormal site..
Portal; an opening, entrance, door, gateway, light. The light is not visible to the human eye, except in death. The light is the focal point of entry to a new beginning.
Posted : 25/05/2008 3:34 am
I've heard people use both. Unless someone doesn't know what you are talking about...I really don't think it matters much.
Posted : 25/05/2008 5:15 pm
Topic starter
Hey thanks guys I just was confused if i was using the wrong word but Now I know lol. It might be confusing to someone who never heard of portals but Im sure they would ask if confused TY
Posted : 26/05/2008 10:13 pm